The auditory system : anatomy, physiology, and clinical correlates / Frank E. Musiek, PhD, CCC-A, Jane A. Baran, PhD, CCC-A/SLP.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Musiek, Frank E., author.

Baran, Jane A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Auditory perception.

Auditory pathways.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (513 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2020]

Summary:

This comprehensive work on the auditory system delves into the anatomy, physiology, and clinical correlates of hearing. It is authored by experts Frank E. Musiek and Jane A. Baran, aimed at audiologists and other professionals in the field of auditory science. The book covers detailed anatomical and physiological aspects of both the peripheral and central auditory systems, including the external, middle, and inner ear structures, as well as the neural pathways involved in auditory processing. Key topics include auditory perception, cochlear mechanics, and the role of various neural structures in sound localization and processing. The book also addresses developmental, compensatory, and aging-related changes in auditory function. With its in-depth analysis and updated revisions, this edition serves as a valuable resource for understanding auditory system functioning and its clinical implications. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Overview of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system

The external ear : its structure and function

Anatomy and physiology of the middle ear

Functional anatomy of the cochlea

Cochlear physiology I : mostly mechanics

Cochlear Physiology II : mostly electrophysiology / Richard J. Salvi, Ann Clock Eddins, and Jian Wang with updated revisions for the current edition provided by Tony Sahley

Structure and function of the auditory nerve

The first central auditory structure : the cochlear nucleus

Superior olivary complex

The lateral lemniscus and inferior colliculus

The medial geniculate body and auditory thalamus

The auditory cortex and subcortex

The corpus callosum and auditory interhemispheric function

Vascular anatomy of the auditory system

The efferent system

Normal development, auditory system plasticity, and aging effects development of the auditory system.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9781944883010

1944883010

OCLC:

1053835617